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Honda Civic SE I-dsi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic SE I-dsi reliable? We analysed 1,701 real MOT tests across 306 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,701 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.8%
Typical Mileage
100,856mi
Annual Mileage
5,827mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic SE I-dsi is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic SE I-dsi.

Honda Civic SE I-dsi Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Civic SE I-dsi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Civic SE I-dsi Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Civic SE I-dsi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,780 mi/yr
Typical
5,827 mi/yr
Average
6,668 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,434 mi/yr

Honda Civic SE I-dsi Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic SE I-dsi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
100,856 mi
75th Percentile
121,774 mi
95th Percentile
153,695 mi
Max Recorded
1,400,069 mi

How Does the Honda Civic SE I-dsi Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic SE I-dsi THIS CAR 79.8% 1,701 100,856 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Mz Saxon 86.7% 694 36,977 mi 33 yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic SE I-dsi sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic SE I-dsi?

The Honda Civic SE I-dsi has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 1,701 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic SE I-dsi owner drives around 5,827 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Civic SE I-dsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic SE I-dsi reliable?
Based on 1,701 MOT tests, the Honda Civic SE I-dsi has a 79.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic SE I-dsi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic SE I-dsi do per year?
The typical Honda Civic SE I-dsi does around 5,827 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic SE I-dsi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic SE I-dsi?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.